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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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